1998 JAGUAR X308 steering

•
NOTE: The following steps must be carried out with assistance.
1. 1. With the wheels in the straight ahead po sition, gently turn the steering wheel to the left and the right to check for
free play.
2. 2. Free play should be between 0 and 6 mm (0 and 0.24 in) at the steering wheel rim. If the free play exceeds this
limit, either the ball joints are worn, the lower steering column joints are worn or the backlash of the steering gear
is excessive.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the stee ring gear yoke. Failure to follow this instruction will result in the steering
gear warranty to become invalid.
3. 3. The backlash of the steering gear cannot be adjusted, in stall a new steering gear. For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
4. 4. Grasp the steering wheel
firm
ly and move it up and down and to the left and right without turning the wheel to
check for column bearing wear, steering wheel or steering column. For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
4 Steering Column
.
Power Steering Fluid Condition Check
1.
1. R
un the engine for 2 minutes.
2. 2. Check the power steering fluid system level.
3. 3. Observe the color and the odor. The color under normal circumstances should be dark reddish, not brown or
black.
4. 4. Allow the fluid to drip onto a faci al tissue and examine the stain.
5. 5. If evidence of solid material is foun d, the power steering fluid system should be drained for further inspection.
6. 6. If fluid contamination or steering co mponent failure is confirmed by the se diment in the power steering fluid
system, REFER to Steering Fault Diagnosis by Symptom Charts in this section.
Power Steer
ing Pressure Test
Test Equ
ipment

It
em
S
pecial Tool Number
De
scription
12

11-011
Pres
sure Gauge Hose
221

1-011-08
Pump Return Hose
321

1-011-07
Pump Return Hose Connector
42

11-011-03/2
Test Equ
ipment to High
Pressure Hose Adaptor

The
measurement of the maximum system pressure, (which is
governed by the pressure relief valve) is achieved by
inserting the Service Tool (pressure gauge and adaptors) into th e fluid circuit of the power steering system. Run the engine
at idle speed, turn the st eering from lock to lock and read the ma ximum pressure recorded on the gauge.
Installin
g Test Equipment
To
in
stall the pressure test equipment:
Pla
c
e a suitable drain tray be
low the power steering pump.
Install a hose clamp on
the re
servoir to pump hose prior to disconnecting any hoses, to avoid unnecessary loss of
fluid.
Disc
onnect the hose from the power st
eering pump high pressure outlet.
Install the pu
mp outlet to hose adaptor (5
). Do not omit the 'O' ring seal (9).
Connect the power steering
pump
adaptor to control valve hose (6) of the test equipment.
Install th e adaptor (4) in th
e high
pressure hose previously removed from the power steering pump outlet.
Conn
ect the connector (3) of the test equipment hose (2) to the adaptor (4).
R
e
move the hose clamp fro
m the reservoir hose.
Start th
e engine.
With the control valve (7) OPEN and the engine idli ng, the following system pressures may be checked:
Du
ring turning.
W
h
en the steering is
held on full lock.
With
the steeri
ng at rest.
• CAUTIONS:
To avoid excessive heating of the po wer steering pump, do not close the valve for longer than 5 seconds maximum.
Do not drive the vehicle with the test equipment installed.
With the control valve (7) CLOSED the power steering pump maximum ou tput pressure can be checked.
Removing Test Equipment
To
remove the test equipment:
Install a hose clamp
on
the reservoir to power steering pump hose.
Re
movi
ng the test equipmen
t is a reversal of the in stallation instructions.
Install a new '
O
' ring seal (9) to the power steering pump high pressu
re outlet to hose connection.
Instal
l the original hose to
the power steering pump.
Re
move the clamp from the reservoir to
the power steering pump hose.
Top-up the reservoir flui
d.
Ble
e
d the power steerin
g system. For additional information,
REFER to Power Steering System Bleeding
- in thi
s section.
Stee
ring Fault Diagnosis by Sympt
om Charts
Leakage
52
11-0
11-03/1
Pump High Pressure Ou
tlet
to Hose Adaptor
621
1
-011-02
Pump Adaptor
to Contro
l Valve Hose
721
1
-011-01
Control Valve
82
11-
011
Pressure Gauge
9-'O
'
Ring Seal
Cond
iti
on
Possib
l
e Sources
Acti
o
n
Co
nfirm
the position of the fluid
leak.
CLEAN th
e area of the leak.
In
s
pect the area and confirm the exact position of leak.
Make sure the fluid
is not from anoth
er system on
the vehicle.

Function
al
Fl
uid
leakage
O
verfilled system.
CORRECT the
fluid leve
l as necessary.
Compon
ent leak.
•
NOTE: Record the position of the le
ak and some indication of the rate
of the leak on the Warra nty Return Record Sheet.
LOCATE
the suspect component or CHECK hose connections and
repair as necessary.
Damaged fluid cap. INST
ALL a new fluid cap.
Loose or damaged h

ose
fittings.
TI
GHTEN or INSTALL a new hose as necessary.
Leakage at

power
steering pump.
INST
ALL a new power steering
pump as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Fl

uid
leakage
Leakage
at steering hose
to steering gear connection.
CHECK
steering hose to
steering gear conn ection for leakage.
CHECK and TIGHTEN the steeri ng hose to steering gear
connection retaining bolt s/bolts as necessary.
Power steeri
ng fluid
leakage at O-ring seals.
CHECK
the power steering system fo
r signs of steering fluid loss
from O-ring seals.
INST
ALL new O-ring seals as necessary.
BLEE

D the power steering system.
For additional information,
REF
ER to Section 211
-0
0 Steering System
- Ge
neral
Informati

on
.
Power steeri

ng fluid
leakage from transfer pipes.
CHECK
the power steering system fo
r signs of steering fluid loss
from the transfer pipes.
CHECK
and TIGHTEN the transfer pipes if required, INSTALL new

transfer pipes as necessary.
BLEE
D the power steering system.
For additional information,
REF
ER to Section 211
-0
0 Steering System
- Ge
neral
Informati

on
.
Power steeri

ng fluid
leakage from the steering
gear.
CHECK
the power steering gear for signs of fluid loss.
INST

ALL a new steering gear as
necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Power steeri

ng fluid
leakage from steering gear boot.
CHECK
the power steering gear for signs of fluid loss.
INST

ALL a new steering gear as
necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Cond

ition
Possib
le Sources
Acti
on
F

ree play at steering wheel

Exce
ss play in the steering

linkage.
CHECK
the steering linkage for excess play.

For additional information, REFER to the
Steering Linkage Inspection and Backlash (Freeplay) Check in this section.
S
teering wheel loose.
CHECK
and TIGHTEN the steering wheel
retaining bolt/bolts as necessary. For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
4 Steering Column
.
Lower steeri

ng column
pinch bolt loose.
CHECK
and TIGHTEN the lower steering
column pinch bolts as necessary. For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
4 Steering Column
.
Exce

ssive wear in lower
steering column.
CHECK
for lower steering column for wear in

the universal joints. If wear is present,
INSTALL a new lower steering column as necessary.
W
ear in suspension joints.
CAU
TION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the
steering gear yoke. Failure to follow this instruction
will result in the steering gear warranty to become
invalid.
CHECK
for excess wear in the front
suspension joints. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-00
Suspension
Sy

stem
- General
Information
.

Vehicl
e wanders from side to

side on the road, when the vehicle is driven straight ahead and the steering wheel is held in a firm position
Incorrect ti re
pressure or
tire size.
CHECK and ADJ
UST the tire pressure. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
. IN
ST
ALL a new tire as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
.
Vehi
cl
e is unevenly or
excessively loaded.
A D
JUST the load evenly.
Loose/worn ti
e-
rods.
INST
ALL a ne
w tie-rod
end. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 3
Steering Linkage
.
Steeri
ng gear bolts loose
o
r damaged.
TIGHTE
N or INSTALL
new bolts.
Loose or worn suspensi
on
ball jo
int(s).
INST
ALL a ne
w suspension ball joint
assembly. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Steeri
ng column uni
versal
joint pinch bolt loose.
TI G
HTEN the steering column universal joint

pinch bolt. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 4
Steering Column
.
Incorre
ct
toe adjustment.

ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00 Sus
pension
Sy
ste
m
- General

Information
.
Loose or worn rear
susp
ension.
TIGHTEN
loose, or IN
STALL new rear
suspension components. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 2
Rear Suspension
.
Vehicle t
e
nds to pull to one
side when driven on a level surface
Incorrect ti
re pressure.
Incorrect
ti
re size or
different tire/tread type.
Uneven tire wear
CHECK and ADJ
UST the tire pressure. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 4
Wheels and Tires
. IN
ST
ALL a new tire as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-04
Wheels and Tires
.
Vehicl

e is unevenly loaded
or overloaded.
Adjust the load
.
Incorre
ct
toe adjustment.

ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00 Sus
pension
Sy
ste
m
- General

Information
.
Dam
a
ged front suspension

components.
I N
STALL new front suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Damaged rear
suspen
sion
components.
INST ALL ne
w rear suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0 2
Rear Suspension
.
Steeri
ng gear val
ve effort
out of balance.
SHIF T the
transmission into NEUTRAL while
driving at no more than 30 miles/hour (50 km/h) and turn the ignition to position I
(engine OFF-coasting). If the vehicle does
not pull with the engine off, INSTALL a new steering gear. For additional information,
REF E
R to Section 211
-0
2
Power Steering
. If t
he
vehicle does drift with the engine off,
CROSS SWITCH front wheel assemblies.
If the
vehicle pulls to
the opposite side,
SWITCH wheels that were on the rear to the
same side on the front.
If the v
ehicle pull dire
ction is not changed,
CHECK the front susp ension components
and toe adjustments. For additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01 Fron
t Suspension
.
Chec
k
the front and rear
brakes for correct operation.
ADJUS
T as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 206
-0 0
Brake System
-
General Informati on.
Check fo
r bent rear
INST
ALL ne
w rear suspension components

sus
pension components
and for damaged coil springs in the front suspension.
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REF
ER to Section 204
-0
2 Rear Suspension
. I

NSTALL new front suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01
Front Suspension
.
Chec

k the rear suspension

for loose or worn
suspension components.
TIGHTE
N or INSTALL new components as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 204
-0
2 Rear Suspension
.
Incorre

ct underbody
alignment.
CHECK
underbody alignment. For additional

information,
REFER to Section 502
-00
Uni
-Body, Subframe and M

ounting System
.
Poor r

eturnability of the
steering
Lower steeri
ng column
interference.
CHECK
the steering co
lumn is free from
interference from the en gine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.
Incorrect
tire pressure.
CHECK
and ADJUST the tire pressure. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0
4 Wheels and Tires
.
Incorrect

tire size or type.
IN
STALL a new tire as necessary. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-0
4 Wheels and Tires
.
Steeri

ng column upper
shroud fouling on the steering wheel.
CHECK
steering column upper shroud for
fouling. ADJUST as necessary.
Steeri
ng column universal
joints binding.
IN
STALL a new steering column. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
4 Steering Column
.
Steeri

ng column shaft floor

seal binding.
CHE
CK the steering column shaft floor seal
for correct fitm ent and REFIT as necessary.
Steeri
ng column shaft floor

seal may be torn.
IN
STALL a new steering column shaft floor
seal as necessary.
Bin
ding or damaged tie-
rods.
CHECK
tie-rod end for excessive wear or
tightness in ball joint. INSTALL a new tie- rod end. For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
3 Steering Linkage
.
D

amaged or worn front
suspension components.
I
NSTALL new front suspension components
as necessary. For addi tional information,
REFER to Section 204
-01
Front Suspension
.
Incorre

ct toe adjustment.

AD
JUST as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00
Suspension
Sy

stem
- General
Information
.
Excessive steeri

ng efforts
required during low speed
manoeuvring and/or during parking manoeuvres
Low power steer
ing fluid.

CHE
CK steering system
for signs of steering
fluid loss.
BLEE
D the power steering system. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
0 Steering System
- General Informati

on
.
Damaged accessory driv

e
belt tensioner.
INST
ALL a new accessory drive belt
tensioner.
Hose or cooler li
ne
restriction.
CHECK
hose or cooler lines for correct
routing.
INST
ALL a new hose as necessary.
Fl

uid aeration.
BLEE
D the system. For additional
information,
REFER to Power Steering System Bleeding

in t
his section.

Steeri
ng transducer not
closed - no feed voltage.
CHECK
the steering transducer circuit. For
additional information, REFER to the wiring diagrams.
Carry ou
t the electrical checks and tests.
For additional information, REFER to the
Electrical Checks and Tests in this section.
Steeri
ng transducer not
closed - cable fault.
CHECK
the steering transducer circuit. For
additional information, REFER to the wiring diagrams.
Carry ou
t the electrical checks and tests.

Fo
r additional information, REFER to the
Electrical Checks and Tests in this section.
Steering control
module
(SCM) defective.
CHECK
the SCM and INSTALL a new SCM as

necessary.
Power steeri ng f
luid
delivery pressure or flow too low.
CHECK
the power stee
ring pressure. For
additional information, REFER to the Power Steering Pressure Test in this section.
INSTALL a ne
w power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
Internal steering gear
leakage.
CHECK
the power stee
ring pressure. For
additional information, REFER to the Power Steering Pressure Test in this section.
INSTALL a ne
w steering
gear as necessary.
For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
Steeri
ng operati
on is very
heavy when driving, but when stationary
manoeuvring is good
Steering transducer open earl
y.
CHECK

steering transducer and INSTALL a
new steering transducer as necessary.
Carry out th
e electrical checks and tests.
For additional information, REFER to the
Electrical Checks and Tests in this section.
Steering transducer open
early,
steering control
module (SCM) fault.
CHECK
SCM and INSTALL a new SCM as
necessary.
Steering transducer open
earl
y, speedo signal error.
CHECK
speedo
circui
t. For additional
information, REFER to the wiring diagrams.

Steeri ng operati
on is very
light when driving, but when
stationary manoeuvring is good
Steering transducer not
o
pen, (no power steering
fluid flow).
CHECK
the power steering fluid condition.
For additional information, REFER to the
Power Steering Fluid condition check in this section.
Steering transducer not o
pen, steering control
module (SCM) fault.
CHECK
the SCM and INSTALL a new SCM as

necessary.
Carry out th
e electrical checks and tests.
For additional information, REFER to the
Electrical Checks and Tests in this section.
Steering transducer not
o
pen, speedo signal error.
CHECK

the speedo circ
uit. For additional
information, REFER to the wiring diagrams.

CHECK
the power steering
fluid low pressure pipe for restricted flow.
INSTALL a ne
w power steering fluid low
pressure pipe.
S t
eering heavy operation
during rapid manoeuvring
Ai r i
n power steering
system.
CHECK for an air l
eak into the power
steering system and re pair as necessary.
BLEED the
power steering system. For
additional information,
REFER to Power Steering System Bleeding
- in t hi
s section.
Fluid loss at the power
steering pump shaft seal.
CHECK the power steer
ing pump for signs o
f steering fl
ui
d loss.
INST
ALL a ne
w power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
Power steeri
ng f
luid
delivery pressure or flow too low.
CHECK the power steer
ing pump for signs o
f steering fl
ui
d loss.
CHECK

the power stee
ring pressure. For
additional information, REFER to the Power Steering Pressure Test in this section.
INSTALL a ne
w power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-02
Power Steering
.
Lower steeri
ng col
umn
interference.
CHECK
the steering co
lumn is free from
interference from the en gine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.
Incorrect steering geometry. CHE
CK the front wheel alignment. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 204
-00 Sus
pension
Sy
ste
m
- General

Information
.
CHECK

the power stee
ring pressure. For

No
ise
S
teering heavy operation in
one direction
F
aulty rotary valve/seal.
addi
tional information, REFER to the Power
Steering Pressure Test in this section.
INST
ALL a new steering
gear as necessary.
For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Ti

re fouling on the wheel
arch liner.
CHECK for
clearance be
tween the tire and
the wheel arch liner.
R
emove and refit the wheel arch liner or
INSTALL a new wheel arch liner as necessary.
S
teering heavy operation in
both directions
Low power steer
ing fluid.

CHE
CK steering system
for signs of steering
fluid loss.
BLEE
D the power steering system. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
0 Steering System
- General Informati

on
.
Ai

r in power steering
system.
CHECK
the power steering pump for signs o
f steering fl

uid loss.
INST

ALL a new power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Fluid loss at the power
steering pump shaft seal.
CHECK
the power steering pump for signs o
f steering fl

uid loss.
INST

ALL a new power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Power steeri

ng fluid
delivery pressure or flow too low.
CHECK
the power steering pump for signs o
f steering fl

uid loss.
CHECK

the power stee
ring pressure. For
additional information, REFER to the Power Steering Pressure Test in this section.
INST
ALL a new power steering pump as
necessary. For additi onal information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
2 Power Steering
.
Steeri

ng operation varies
from heavy to light when
driving at constant speed
Lower steeri
ng column
interference.
CHECK
the steering co
lumn is free from
interference from the en gine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.
Incorre
ct sp
eedometer
signal.
CHECK
the speedo circ
uit. For additional
information, refer to the wiring diagrams.
Steeri
ng transducer
cable/connection faulty or grounded.
CHECK
the steering transducer circuit. For
additional information, refer to the wiring diagrams.
Carry ou
t the electrical checks and tests.
For additional information, REFER to the
Electrical Checks and Tests in this section.
Steeri
ng wheel varies from
light to heavy two times per revolution
Lower steeri
ng column
interference.
CHECK
the steering co
lumn is free from
interference from the en gine harness, sound
proofing or the floor covering.
Steeri
ng column universal
joints binding.
IN
STALL a new steering column. For
additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0
4 Steering Column
.
Seized or damaged
ste
ering components.
CHECK
for wear or failure of suspension
bushes and ball join ts. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 204
-00
Suspension
Sy

stem
- General
Information
.
Cond

ition
Possib
le Sources
Acti
on
Acce

ssory drive
belt squeal
Incorre
ct accessory drive belt

tension or accessory drive belt glazed.
CHECK
accessory drive belt condition and INSTALL a
new accessory drive belt as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 303
-0
5 Accessory Drive
.
Chir

p noise in
the steering pump
Loose or worn accessory dr
ive belt.
CHECK
accessory drive belt condition and INSTALL a
new accessory drive belt as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 303
-0
5 Accessory Drive
.

Vibrati
on
Power steeri
ng
pump noisy
Low power steer i
ng fluid.
CHECK
steering system for s
igns of steering fluid
loss.
BLEE D the
power steering system. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 0
Steering System
-
Ge n
eral
Informati
o
n
.
Power steeri
ng pump wor
n or

otherwise defective.
CHECK for leaks. R
EPAIR as necessary.
CHECK

the power steering pressure. For additional
information, REFER to th e Power Steering Pressure
Test in this section.
INST ALL a ne
w power steering pump as necessary.
For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
Wh
in
e type noise

Aerated flui
d.
BLEE
D the
power steering system. For additional
information,
REFER to Power Steering System Bleeding
- in t h
is
section.
Power steering pump.
CHECK for leaks. R
EPAIR as necessary.
INSTALL a ne

w power steering pump as necessary.
For additional information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
No
i
se during
steering gear movement
Low power steer i
ng fluid.
CHECK
steering system for s
igns of steering fluid
loss.
BLEE D the
power steering system. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 0
Steering System
-
Ge n
eral
Informati
o
n
.
Water co
n
tamination to the
power steering fluid.
DR AIN
the power steering system.
BLEE
D the
power steering system. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-00
Steering System
-
Gen
eral
Informati
o
n
.
Cavi
tation due to restricted
po
wer steering feed hose.
CHECK

and reposition power
steering feed hoses and
INSTALL new hoses as necessary.
Continu o
us noise

Low power steer i
ng fluid.
CHECK
steering system for s
igns of steering fluid
loss.
BLEE D the
power steering system. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 0
Steering System
-
Ge n
eral
Informati
o
n
.
Power steeri
ng pump dri
ve
loose.
CHECK
power steering coupli
ng and power steering
pump.
IN ST
ALL a new power steering coupling or power
steering pump as nece ssary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 211
-0 2
Power Steering
.
Incorre
ct
accessory drive belt
tension or accessory drive belt glazed.
CHECK acc
essory drive belt condition and INSTALL a
new accessory drive belt as necessary. For additional
information,
REFER to Section 303
-0 5 Ac
cessory Drive
.
Power steeri
ng pump dri
ve
pulley loose.
CHECK
and TIGHTEN the power steering pump drive
pulley retaining bolts as necessary. For additional
information, REFER to Section 303
-03A En
gine
Coo
ling / 30 3-03
B Supercharger Cooling
.
Power steeri
ng pump
r
etaining bolts loose.
CHECK

the power steering pump retaining bolts and
TIGHTEN as necessary.
Power steering hose/pipe in c
ontact with the vehicles
body.
CHECK
and reposition powe
r steering hoses/pipes,
INSTALL new hoses/pipes as necessary.
Power steeri ng hose
r
estricted/twisted.
CHECK

and reposition powe
r steering hose, replace
hose as necessary.
Conditi
on
Possibl
e Sources
Actio
n
Loose/worn tie-
ro
ds.
INST
ALL a new tie-r
od end. For additional
information,